Autoliv Recalls Front Seat Belt Retractors Due to Torsion Bar Damage
Autoliv is recalling front seat belt assemblies where a damaged torsion bar may prevent proper occupant restraint during a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt retractor) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Autoliv, Inc. is recalling certain front seat belt assemblies, part number R230.2LLA. The recall involves a defect where the torsion bar in the seat belt retractor may have been damaged during the production process.
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Affected vehicle manufacturers will determine the appropriate remedy for their vehicles. Vehicle owners are advised to contact their respective vehicle manufacturer's customer service to determine if their vehicle is affected and to arrange for the necessary corrective action.
The recalled product
- Product
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR recall
- Manufacturer
- Autoliv, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belt
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,968
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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